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A Rides (Avid)
Ride Information
The ‘A’ Riders typically ride 150+ miles per week. The Ride Leader will ensure that everyone is accounted for during the ride. Please ensure that you meet the ‘A’ (Avid) Rider description and can handle a faster pace than the ‘B’ (Enthusiast) Group.
Routes
Weekend routes will be determined by the Ride Leader and will be announced through Google Groups. Weekend rides will be 40-60 miles.
Ride Leader: Varies week to week. This group is typically led by two ride leaders and may divide into two groups as needed.
Contact the Ride Leader for questions concerning rides, routes, pace, etc.
Typical ride: 50-70 miles average 18-20 mph on varied terrain
Ride Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays at 9AM, April - September
Rides start at Harford Community College (HCC) Parking Lot S
Note: Switch to 8AM starting mid-May
Wednesdays at 5:45PM, April - September
Rides start at the HCC Parking Lot W (near Wawa)
The Wednesday night ride is called the "Tour of Anaerobia" or TOA. The TOA ride is 28 miles and is a "drop" ride. The pace is fast throughout the route with pace lining, one major hill climb and two sprints. At the top of the hill climb on Rock Run Road there is a regrouping unless you've significantly fallen off the pace. The first sprint is on Aldino Road, just after the airport. The finish line is at the end of the large fence. After the first sprint, the route turns left on Mahan Road and loops back around to Aldino Road for another sprint in the same spot. Safety comes first, so if there is traffic, rain or other hazardous conditions, the sprints will be cancelled.
TOA Strava link: www.strava.com/segments/4340536
Remember, most of the terrain in Harford County is rolling to very hilly so the level of difficulty for rides can vary exponentially.
Review the route link for insights on distance and elevation.
B Rides (Enthusiasts)
Rider Description
‘B’ Riders typically ride 100+ miles per week and are comfortable riding flat, rolling and hilly terrain.
Riders should be able to ride 30+ miles at approximately 15-17 mph on varied terrain
Ride Information
‘B’ (Enthusiast) rides are "No Drop". Please ensure that you meet the ‘B’ Rider description and can handle a faster pace than the ‘C’ Group.
On hills, the leaders will regroup and account for all riders. On flats, the group stays together at a moderate pace and there are no attacks or breakaways. If you choose to break away from the group, you are on your own.
Ride Leader: Varies week to week
Contact the Ride Leader for questions concerning rides, routes, pace, etc.
Typical ride: 30+ miles average 15-17 mph on rolling and hilly terrain
Ride Schedule
Saturdays at 9AM, April - October (Start times may vary due to weather)
Weekdays & Sundays- occasional pickup rides announced through Google Groups or Facebook
Rides start at Harford Community College (HCC) Parking Lot S but may move to alternative HCC lots or different locations. Review each ride announcement to be sure of the start location.
Routes
Weekend routes will be 30-40 miles. Generally the Ride Leader will have a route planned, however, the route may be altered prior to the start depending on input from the group.
Weekday routes will be approximately 20 miles or slightly longer depending on daylight limitations.
Remember, most of the terrain in Harford County is rolling to very hilly so the level of difficulty for rides can vary exponentially.
Review the route link for insights on distance and elevation.
C Rides
Rider Description
‘C’ Riders typically ride 80-100+ miles per week.
Riders should be able to ride 30+ miles at a 15mph average on varied terrain.
Ride Information
The typical ride will be 30-40 miles.
‘C’ rides are "No Drop". Please ensure that you meet the Rider description (above). The ride leader will establish breaks and regroups. If you choose to break away from the group, you are on your own.
Ride Leaders: Varies week-to-week
Contact the Ride Leader for questions concerning rides, routes, pace, etc.
Typical ride: 30+ miles average 14 - 16 mph depending on terrain
Ride Schedule:
Saturdays at 9AM, April - September
Weekdays & Sundays- occasional pickup rides announced through Google Groups or Facebook
Rides typically start/end at Harford Community College (HCC) Parking Lots S or W, but may occasionally start/end at other locations, typically within Harford County. Review each ride announcement to be sure of the start location.
Routes
Remember, most of the terrain in Harford County is rolling to very hilly so the level of difficulty for rides can vary.
Review the route link for insights on distance and elevation.
Fitness Rides
Rider Description
Fitness Riders typically ride 60+ miles per week or are building mileage goals on flat, rolling and hilly terrain.
Riders should be able to ride 20+ miles at 12-15 mph avg speed on varied terrain, but less aggressive elevation gains than other groups.
Ride Information
Typically, rides will be 20-30 miles with less elevation gain than A, B or C rides.
Fitness rides are "No Drop". Please ensure that you meet the Rider description (above). The ride leader will establish breaks and regroups. If you choose to break away from the group, you are on your own.
Ride Leaders: Varies week-to-week
Contact the Ride Leader for questions concerning rides, routes, pace, etc.
Typical ride: 20+ miles average 12-15 mph depending on terrain
Ride Schedule:
Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays at 9AM, April - September
Sundays- occasional pickup rides announced through Google Groups or Facebook
Rides start at Harford Community College (HCC) Parking Lot W (across from the Wawa)
Routes
Remember, most of the terrain in Harford County is rolling to very hilly so the level of difficulty for rides can vary. The Fitness Rides are the least hilly of the ride groups.
Review the route link for insights on the distance and elevation.
All-Pace Rides
Tuesday evening Hill Series: These rides are posted for all paces. They are usually between 15 and 25 miles long with shorter distances as daylight becomes shorter later in the ride season.
All are Welcome
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Thursday evening rides: These typically start from Hopkins Brewery and are posted for all paces. They are usually between 15 and 25 miles long with shorter distances as daylight becomes shorter later in the ride season. These rides have significantly less elevation gain than the Tuesday evening rides.
